Cortez - The Journal

Mesa Elementary principal to become athletic director

A new principal has already been hired to replace Robert Laymon

DATE: Jun 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma-Cortez High School recognizes academic excellence for 2024-25 second semester

Students received scholar, honor roll and honorable mention honors

DATE: Jun 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma-Cortez High School honors student, teacher of the year for 2025

The district recently selected teacher and student

DATE: Jun 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Police Department warns community of scam phone call

If you get the call, report it to law enforcement

DATE: Jun 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez to welcome deCycles cyclists on trek in July

The group will be hosted by the Cortez Church of the Nazarene

DATE: Jun 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Eli Tomac, Jett Lawrence split wins in Round 4 Motocross

The second race ended with seven minutes remaining due to lightning

DATE: Jun 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Amity Trio to perform music exploring love at the Sunflower Theatre

The trio aims to amplify voices of composers around the world

DATE: Jun 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo brings PRCA action, family fun to Cortez

The event features themed nights for 4-H, military and FFA

DATE: Jun 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Montezuma-Cortez School District shares information about new executive director of student academic services

Justin Schmitt is being reassigned to the role

DATE: Jun 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Police Department welcomes new officers, announces staff changes

Former officer Tyler Smith was promoted to sergeant

DATE: Jun 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Firefly Walks to light up Carpenter Trail in Cortez

The event will be held on multiple dates in June

DATE: Jun 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Montezuma-Cortez teacher pay: What state law and district policy reveal

Concerns regarding staff pay and the salary schedule have been raised

DATE: Jun 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education